NFHS Soccer Dual System Mechanics

1. NFHS SoccerDual System Mechanics Tarrant Chapter TASO Soccer Oct 22, 2009 (Adapted from: High School Soccer Referees Association of Greater St. Louis Compiled and Edited by Mike Stosz)

2. Objectives • Identify responsibilities of dual system officials • Perform basic mechanics in prescribed manner • Describe general patterns of movement • Describe major set positions used • Identify responsibilities of Lead/Trail officials

3. Authority and Procedures • UIL Soccer Manual (Rule 5,Art 1) • Sec 1204 Constitution and Contest Rules - Officials Pay structure • 2009-10 NFHS Soccer Rules • Dual-Officiating System, p.83

4. Head Referee • Conducts pre-game conference(s) and instructions • Make decisions on points not covered by Rules • Match authority on rules interpretation, equipment legality • Who’s the Head Referee? • Planned dual will be designated • Unplanned dual? Higher ranking

5. Referee Team Pre-game • Inspect field/players together • Determine lead/trail directions (left or rt.) • Decide touchline/goal line responsibilities • Review proper mechanics/techniques • Emphasize eye contact; consult if needed • Simultaneous whistle – defer to head ref • Coordination Issues • Substitutions • Injuries • Restarts

6. Pre-game with Coaches • Don’t “apologize” for doing a dual • Don’t suggest match will be called differently or that team’s need to adjust for dual • DO explain procedure if 3rd shows • DO address subs “check-in” • Do stress officials have equal authority on foul calls

7. Responsibility for Restart Whistle Trail whistles start Lead whistles start Corner kick Penalty kick Free kick Throw In (Lead side) Kickoff(s) Drop Ball ? Goal Kick Throw In (Trail side) Subs – official responsible for restart whistles

8. Making the Call - Eye Contact Essential Referee who SEES the violation, whistles

9. Dual System of Control Out of bounds responsibility

10. Keep play in between on the 30-40 yard rope Adjust to flow – Lead Official keys on Lead Attacker

11. No Touchline Hugging Flexible Pattern – requires high work rate to stay close enough to play and still be able to cover the offside decision

12. Covering “coffin corner” Trail must press down with play. Lead is usually screened and must split his focus to determine offside.

13. Running off the field may be required Just like diagonal system? Lead referee should be closer to the goal than the thrower, in order to cover goal scored as well as offside.

14. Play near the goal Lead referee across the goal may be necessary, but may also compromise the offside decision.

15. Set Positions Start of Play During play Free kick Corner kick Goalkeeper clearances Goal kick Penalty kick Throw in Drop ball

16. Start of Play

17. During Play Free Kick

18. Free Kick in Attacking Half Trail referee: Moves even with ball Covers: placement encroachment delays (Restart whistle when ceremonial. Ensure Lead is in position.) Lead referee: Moves ahead for Play/goal coverage (Eye contact or repeat DKF/IFK signal to show readiness.) A quick restart will be a positioning challenge

19. Corner Kick Goalkeeper Clearance

20. Goal Kick Penalty kick

21. Throw In

22. Dropped Ball Trail official controls drop ball Lead official anticipates play Direction of play could change quickly Officials need to be ready to adjust quickly (NFHS Rules seem to Indicate that there is a Restart whistle on Dropped balls??? Don’t!)

23. Set Positions - Discussion? Questions? Start of Play During play Free kick Corner kick Goalkeeper clearances Goal kick Penalty kick Throw in Drop ball

24. Remember “Dual in Dual System” is NOT spelled “duel”As always, teamwork is the key to success.

25. NFHS SoccerDual System Mechanics Tarrant Chapter TASO Soccer Oct 22, 2009 (Adapted from: High School Soccer Referees Association of Greater St. Louis Compiled and Edited by Mike Stosz)